18 | Summer 2021
S A F E FA M I L I E S
Water Safety TWO-THIRDS OF DROWNING DEATHS OCCUR BETWEEN MAY & AUGUST courtesy of BEAR RIVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT
As the weather heats up and more children and families head to pools and beaches, Safe Kids Bear River wants to remind parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their kids and actively supervise children at all times when they’re in and around water.
safety tips starting with keeping your eyes on your kids at all times.
Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 19. On average, more than 1,000 children die each year due to unintentional drowning and more than 5,000 are seen in emergency rooms for injuries from near-drowning incidents.
Studies show that although 90% of parents say they supervise their children while swimming, many acknowledge that they engage in other distracting activities, such as talking, eating, reading, or taking care of another child at the same time. Even a neardrowning incident can have lifelong consequences. Kids who survive a near-drowning may have brain damage, and after four to six minutes under water the damage is usually irreversible.
Whether it’s a trip to the lake or a dip in the community or backyard pool, you can ensure that swimming is as safe as it is fun by following a few basic
Use these tips to keep kids safe in and around water: 1. Give kids your undivided attention. Actively supervise children in and around water, without distraction.
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